Youth at Harmony Grove UMC

Friday, May 17, 2019

Only 3 Days - 3 Hours a Day - LEARN NEW SKILLSWant to learn how to use a professional power washer? We will be power washing the church sidewalks and entry ways, and working to make our grounds more hospitable to our community guests.* bring a water bottle, wear closed toe shoes, sunscreen and a hat / sunglasses!* you must come ready to LEARN NEW SKILLS * each day we'll provide something cold and sweet AND have extra bottles of water for everyone

Sunday Mornings - Youth Class 9:45 am

ONE WORSHIP SERVICE AT 11:00 AM

SUNDAYS AFTER CHURCH WE SERVE* wear or bring work clothes on Sundays to change in to - we will be helping serve our new Family Restoration Ministry clean out, up and upfit new spaces in the Berrier Building and downstairs hallway- some days we will have other service projects - details will be posted and sent out the Wednesday before!

Tentative Wild Wednesday Schedule

(subject to change, so keep checking back!)* Permission / release forms will be sent as well as posted in the next few weeks!

Wednesday, June 5

Stone Mountain Laser Show

6:00 - 11:00 pm - HGUMC Church Parking Lot

(you only need $$ for concessions at the park and a chair or blanket)

Wednesday, June 12

10:00 am - 7:00 pm - HGUMC Church Parking Lot

You will be responsible for purchasing your own ticket. If you buy them ahead of time online, they are less expensive.

Wednesday, June 19

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL WEEK

* let Ms. Gretchen know if you can help out this year!

We will be going to lunch together after. Bring @ $10-15 for lunch. Back by 1:30 pm.

Wednesday, June 26

10:00 am-5:00 pm

Tubing in Helen, GA

Cost $8 - Will also need to bring money for lunch in Helen

(long ride takes 2 to 2.5 hours)

Sunday Morning Schedule will stay the same. After church we serve. Service opportunities will be sent out the Wednesday before

MONDAY 22 - TUESDAY 23

WHITE WATER RAFTING

ZIPLINE ADVENTURE

COST $125.00

OVERNIGHT BUNKHOUSE

SPACE IS VERY LIMITED - LET DEBBIE KNOW ASAP IF YOU'D LIKE TO GO!

WEDNESDAY 24 - THURSDAY 25

Learn about our Refugee Community here in Atlanta, how they differ from immigrants, and what kinds of issues they face. We will also have the opportunity to serve in various volunteer spaces.FRIDAY 26 - POOL PARTY AT MS. DEBBIE'S (BERKELEY HILLS) 1:00-4:00 PM

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Just a few more weeks! You can do it!!!Our time together this month is a time of celebrating what is good and hopeful in our community! Here's our May schedule. It's a little weird, but we'll fall into our new summer schedule in June!Upcoming Sundays....

This Sunday is Cinco de Mayo!Stay after church for lunch and cake! It's Anthony's 18thBirthday (Friday) and Sophia's 13th Birthday (Saturday)- there will be CAKE!!no youth activities after lunch, there is an Administrative Council Meeting

SUNDAY MAY 12

SPEND TIME WITH YOUR MOM!no activities after church

SUNDAY MAY 19 - LET'S THROW OLIVER, ANDREW AND SARAH A BABY SHOWER! ALL YOUTH AND PARENTS ON BOARD!

* We will need helpers to set up / break down and create a FEW FUN GAMES!

AFTER CHURCH SUNDAY, MAY 26 (LABOR DAY WEEKEND)YOU ARE ALL INVITED TO A RECEPTION AFTER CHURCH TO CELEBRATE MARTIN'S GRADUATION - HOSTED BY HIS FAMILY!

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

12:00-2:00 PM –
Getting ready for Easter Morning – Youth are invited to lead the Sunrise Service
and an Easter Call to Worship (reading at all services) – We will work on these
during our youth time on Sunday

NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT
BIBLE STUDY NEXT WEEK (April 17) – HOLY WEEK – there will be a prayer service at 6:30
pm in Pollard Hall if you’d like to come

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Ahhh.... I know the truth! HAPPY SPRING! I know you're all crazy busy with school, sports, plays, music, etc. So, here's some info to help you calendar some much needed time with your youth group!The school year is winding down and I know there are lots of exciting end-of-school events. Please let me know when your games, concerts, etc. are so I can invite others to come and support you!

Sundays in March9:45 - 10:30 am - Sunday School led by Brent Hoffman and Anna Pilarte9:30 - 10:30 am - Confirmation in the Conference RoomMarch 24 - What's TED got to do with it? and Outdoor Team GamesMarch 31 - No AFTER CHURCH ACTIVITIES - Spring Break

We will be selling Krispy Kreme donuts, coffee and other beverages for our guest as a fund-raiser! All proceeds go toward youth summer activities! I need everyone to participate in some way. It will take all of us! (I will talk to you soon about pre-selling donuts as well.)

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

12:00 - 2:00 pm After Church12:15 PM - LUNCH EACH WEEK IN POLLARD HALL (everyone should stay for lunch together!) - WE ARE GOING TO MAKE LUNCHES A PRIORITY FOR COMMUNITY TIME WITH THE YOUTH AND ADULTS!

FEB. 10 - Oscar Party (bring your pillows and blankets!) - the youth room will become our theater! Popcorn, Junior Mints, Chips and cheese....Oscar Movie - TBD* Where in the world do we find God in this!?

FEB. 17 - PRESIDENT'S DAY WEEKEND - LUNCH TOGETHER AFTER CHURCH (DONE BY 1:00 PM)(Good luck Fiona Burnett, Emily Pilarte, Abby Davis and Sophia Carlton at All State Chorus in Athens, GA)

FEB. 24 RETREAT WEEKEND! COMING BACK FROM LAKE OCONEE!* back by 1:30 pm

FEBRUARY 3 - THIS SUNDAY!

REMEMBER CLASSES BEGIN WITH FAMILY BREAKFAST THIS SUNDAY AT 9:30 AM IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM!

There are a few spaces left! Let Debbie know asap if you're going or if you are bringing a friend! Remember, everyone gets to go! NO MATTER what! If you can pay $70 as a donation that is fine, IF NOT, you still can go!!!

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Welcome to 2019! It's time to shake things up a bit and invite adventure back into our lives as Christian teens. Who says being Christian can't be fun!?

Wednesday Nights:

Winter Small Group:Can I Ask That? Hard Questions about God and Faith

6:00 – 7:00 pm Youth Room

Led by Debbie Carlton and Brent Hoffman

January Sunday ACT 12:00 - 2:00 pm

13 No Program - Come to church and stay for lunch together in Pollard Hall (There is an Administrative Council Meeting that will involve a few of us)

20 Calling ALL PARENTS AND YOUTH! We need to have a time after lunch to discuss VERY important youth ministry events, opportunities and general information - please try to fit this meeting in your schedule!

27 Lunch after church - Program: Fun Fly RC in the Berrier Building: Ken Lightner will bring his hover crafts and remote control toys! SERVICE OPPORTUNITY - 3:00-5:00 PM MEAL PACKING WITH ACTION MINISTRY(space for 12 - all participants get a T-Shirt) - I, Debbie will be out that Sunday due to an out of town gymnastics meet. I will need parents or other adults to drive the van and transport the youth to the East Atlanta Action Ministry Warehouse. You will need to wear comfortable clothes and meet in the church parking lot at 2:00 pm.

FEBRUARY - RETREAT

ReCapture: Adventure! FEB.22-24

Join us for evening bonfires, challenging games and conversation! Our guest co-retreat leader will be Ex-Special Ops Marine, extreme sportsman, theologian, Dad of a teenage son, and new partner in ministry at Harmony Grove UMC - Nathan Smith.

Youth Retreat to Collinswood on Lake Oconee

20 Spaces - Let Debbie know ASAP if you'd like to go!

Cost: $70.00

(Adult Chaperons go FREE - I need a dad or two, and a few to help cook our own meals!)

CONFIRMATION 2019 - CLASSES WILL BE TAUGHT ON SUNDAY MORNINGS DURING THE SUNDAY SCHOOL HOURBegins Sunday, Feb. 3

you must be in 6th grade or higher to participate due to the teaching content

9:45-10:30 AM Leaders are Debbie Carlton, Bonnie Knowlton, and Jim Landis(More information will be communicated to the parents of our 6-7th Graders)